Thursday, November 22, 2007


Gil Scott-Heron (born April 1, 1949) is an American poet and musician known primarily for his late 1960s and early 1970s work as a spoken word performer. He is associated with African American militant activism, and is best known for his poem and song "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised". He is the son of Jamaican footballer Gil Heron, who was one of the first black professionals to play in the UK.

Gil Scott-Heron History/overview

Discography

Books

Black Wax (1982). Directed by Robert Mugge.

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